DELIRIUMS
Delirium treatment (Medications)
The following are from Dr. Eivaz’s lecture above.
Other names for delirium:
- Acute confusional state
- Acute mental status change
- Reversible dementia
- Organic brain syndrome
- Toxic-metabolic encephalopathy
THE 3 TYPES OF DELIRIUM
“Experts have identified 3 types of delirium:
- Hyperactive delirium. Probably the most easily recognized type, this may include restlessness (for example, pacing), agitation, rapid mood changes or hallucinations.
- Hypoactive delirium. This may include inactivity or reduced motor activity, sluggishness, abnormal drowsiness or seeming to be in a daze.
- Mixed delirium. This includes both hyperactive and hypoactive symptoms. The person may quickly switch back and forth from hyperactive to hypoactive states.” Mayo
EXCITED(HYPERACTIVE) DELIRIUM
QUIET (HYPOACTIVE) DELIRIUM